2013 Volkswagen Jetta Ownership Costs

Ownership Summary

Over 5 years this car costs 6.96% more to own than similar vehicles.

5 Year Ownership Cost Breakdown

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

5 YEAR TOTAL

Maintenance

Services performed generally at manufacturer's suggested intervals where stated. Other services done at selected intervals. Cost per service is based upon industry-standard service times and national labor rate averages. Parts prices are based on manufacturer's suggested list price where available.

$63

$630

$640

$601

$734

$2,668

Repairs

Based on extended service contracts that will pay for repairs for 7 years or 100,000 miles with zero deductible. Service contract pricing is adjusted down for expected age and mileage of vehicle, reasonable profit and a longer than standard manufacturer warranty.

$0

$84

$182

$369

$437

$1,072

Fuel

U.S. Government EPA mileage figures. Mileage is 60% highway driving, 40% city. Fuel cost per gallon is $3.61 for unleaded regular, $3.79 for unleaded mid-grade, $3.95 for premium, and $3.92 for diesel (subject to inflation of 1.60%). (Based on Energy Information Administration U.S. 6-month average self-service regular, mid-grade and premium gasoline and diesel prices.)

$1,925

$1,955

$1,987

$2,018

$2,051

$9,936

Depreciation

Based on the assumption that you keep your vehicle for 5 years, after which time you sell it in a private party transaction (not sold to a dealer). Also assumes that the vehicle is in good condition with 84,000 miles (14,000 miles per year).

$1,704

$1,232

$1,154

$1,073

$995

$6,158

Financing

Assumes 10% down payment on a 60-month loan and an annual interest rate of 3.89%

$522

$416

$305

$190

$69

$1,502

Insurance

Due to the extremely varying nature of insurance costs, the figures listed in this report are estimates for comparative purposes. We assume the following:

principal operator is under age 65;

all drivers have more than six years experience with no chargeable accidents;

vehicle is for personal use;

lives in a suburban/urban community, with:

Collision:$500 Deductible

Comprehensive:$500 Deductible

Medical:$25,000

Property:$50,000

Personal liability:$100,000/$300,000

Uninsured driver:$25,000/$50,000

$1,298

$1,298

$1,298

$1,298

$1,298

$6,490

State Fees

State Fees includes title and registration fees and are based on a sales weighted average for all states. Registration fees vary depending on the weight, price, and class of the vehicle.

$95

$65

$60

$61

$57

$338

Yearly Totals

This is the total cost of ownership for this vehicle over 5-years and 70,000-miles.

$5,607

$5,680

$5,626

$5,610

$5,641

$28,164

5-Year Cost of Similar Vehicles

$26,205

Difference

$1,959

Value Rating

Below Average

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Ownership costs are the costs to purchase and operate a vehicle over a period of time. Understanding these costs may enable you to save money and help you make a wiser decision when choosing your next new car.

Regardless of the “value” claims that you may read in car reviews or hear in advertisements, the economic value of a car is based on how much it will cost to own and operate compared to its purchase price. In a sense, purchase price is “what you pay” and the ownership costs are “what you get.”

Ownership costs can differ greatly. The cost to own and operate two different vehicles with equal purchase prices can differ by thousands. Of course when evaluating ownership cost for used cars and trucks, a vehicle's condition and mileage will greatly impact ownership costs, therefore it's important to compare similar vehicles in similar condition for an accurate picture.

Basic Warranty: The basic warranty covers everything except items that are subject to wear and tear or replacement in the ordinary course of vehicle ownership, such as oil and air filters, wiper blades and brake pads. Tires and batteries are often excluded, but usually have their own warranty provided by the manufacturers of those items. Emissions equipment is required by Federal law to be covered for five years or 50,000 miles.

Drive Train Warranty: In some cases the drive train warranty continues after the basic warranty has expired. This part of the warranty covers most of the parts that make the vehicle move, including the engine, transmission, drive axles and driveshaft. Like the basic warranty, consumable parts such as hoses and belts are not covered. However, most of the internal parts of the engine, such as the pistons and bearings, which are also subject to wear and tear, are covered by the drive train warranty.

Roadside Assistance: Many manufacturers provide a service that will rescue you if your car leaves you stranded, even if it's your fault. Lock yourself our of your car? Run out of gas? Got a flat tire? A call to the manufacturer's toll-free number will result in somebody showing up who can help you out. There is a huge variance in these programs so check ahead of time to see what is covered and what you will have to pay for.

Rust or Corrosion Warranty: Rust or Corrosion Warranty: This warranty covers the vehicle's sheet metal, and protects you from rust and corrosion that are severe enough to cause a hole - surface rust is not covered. However, if you keep your car washed and waxed rust shouldn't be a problem.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013. The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.

Consequences:

The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

Consequences:

A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy:

Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.